Anderson University
A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus. earnings-to-debt ratio is tight. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Anderson University is a private nonprofit institution located in Anderson, South Carolina with approximately 3,183 undergraduate students enrolled. Anderson University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 55%. The average net price after financial aid is $23,544 per year. The graduation rate is 66%, and the typical graduate earns $38,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Anderson University may refer to:Anderson University (Indiana), in Anderson, Indiana, U.S. Anderson University, in Anderson, South Carolina, U.S. Anderson's University, a former name of the University of Strathclyde, Glascow, Scotland Anderson College of Health, Business and Technology, formerly National Academy of Health & Business, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The numbers tell a mixed story here — a solid 82% freshman retention rate and manageable $22,000 median debt are encouraging, but graduates earning a median of $38,400 a decade out means the $28,183 annual net price demands careful thought about return on investment. Worth considering if you're drawn to a smaller private school environment in South Carolina and have a clear career path, but students without strong financial aid packages or a high-earning major should run the numbers carefully before committing.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 18% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,183 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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